major frustration trying to put ink in this printer. I can't even get the old cartridge back in. The cartridges are right, the manual is in front of me but of no help - - something must have shifted because those cartridges are not going in! The directions say to 'Slide the new print cartridge forward into the empty slot. Then gently push the upper part of the print cartridge forward until it clicks into the socket.'It's a laugh because there's no way to get that in 'gently' and then no 'snap' -- i'm going to cry now

major frustration trying to put ink in this printer. I can't even get the old cartridge back in. The cartridges are right, the manual is in front of me but of no help - - something must have shifted because those cartridges are not going in! The directions say to 'Slide the new print cartridge forward into the empty slot. Then gently push the upper part of the print cartridge forward until it clicks into the socket.'It's a laugh because there's no way to get that in 'gently' and then no 'snap' -- i'm going to cry now

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I guess you should try to reset it ..and get the cartridge out and see if the toner (ink ) is getting out ..by pressing it (with the part where you removed the tape ) on some absorbent paper ..when it is working well it should leave a mark on the paper ..the mark should be not washed ...but real color and all...If it do not ..just use a syringe and blow air in the cartridge ..just to agitate it ..and make sure it is not dry ..Insert it back ..repeat the procedure until works ..and also if you have the procedure ..reset it ..http://www.ehow.com/how_6881778_reset-2600n-toner-chip.html

I know the frustration being in IT for over 20 years working on various peripherals.
These printer MIX so that way there is a balance at the final phase. You have to purchase a magenta cartridge to get this working again. Bypassing this will make tis printer suffer and long term damage can cause a economical issue on your end in the long run.
Now if your at a critical point you can bypass but I do not professionally recommend this but here it goes.

1. Open the CP1210 Series Toolbox
2. OPEN System Settings
3. Then enable Cartridge Out Override
4. Then click apply
I hope this works for you, whilst you purchase a magenta toner. Please do not forget to leave a positive rating and feedback.

Did you purchase a new OEM HP toner or a refilled or remanufactured toner. It is possible that the chip is bad on the cartridge in which case if it is a true HP cartridge have them replace it. If you purchased 3rd party go after the vendor to replace it.

The supply status report is based on what the kill chip is reporting to the printer. If that particular color is not printing then it is likely that current is not flowing though a particular component in the cartridge. I would return the cartridge and get a replacement.

- See the instructions that came with your printer, but here are the basics

The HP Color LaserJet CP2550 has 4 toner cartridges, one black and three color. Only one cartridge can be changed at a time. They are on a rotating carousel. So you first press the Rotate Carousel button until the cartridge you want to change is selected, then turn off the printer, open the top, pull out the old cartridge, put in the new (being sure it's the correct color), then pull off the tab that keeps the toner from leaking.

If you have changed the toner cartridge, the printer must complete a
calibration cycle (up to 150 seconds). If you open the door before the
Ready indicator on the control panel lights up and the Error indicator
turns off, the printer stops and repeats the calibration cycle.

1.
Open the Status Display (double-click on Status Display icon in the
system tray on the lower right-hand portion of the task bar, OR click
Start/Programs/KONICA MINOLTA magicolor 2300W Utilities/KONICA MINOLTA
magicolor 2300W Status), and then check which toner color is empty.2. From the Print menu choose Toner Replace...3. In the Color list box, select the color of the toner cartridge to be replaced (CYAN, MAGENTA, YELLOW, or BLACK).4. Select the capacity of the new toner cartridge (1500 or 4500).5. Click OK.6.
When the toner indicator on the control panel starts flashing, open the
printer's front door. The carousel is automatically repositioned so
that the appropriate toner cartridge can be removed. 7.
Insert your thumb and index finger into the two holes in the front of
the toner cartridge, and then pull the cartridge straight out about 6"
(15 cm).8. Support the middle of the cartridge with your left hand, and then pull out the cartridge.9. Remove the new toner cartridge from its shipping carton.10. Remove the protective cover clearly marked 'Remove'.Each
toner cartridge has a colored end that corresponds to a color inside
the cartridge slots. Always install the toner cartridge in the slot of
the same color.Each
toner cartridge has a colored end that corresponds to a color inside
the cartridge slots. Always install the toner cartridge in the slot of
the same color.11.
Support the middle of the cartridge with your left hand, insert the
thumb and index finger of your right hand into the two holes in the
front of the toner cartridge, and then insert the cartridge so that the
guides on the cartridge fit into the rails in the cartridge compartment
in the carousel.12. Gently push the new toner cartridge into the printer.13. Close the printer's front door.The
printer must complete a calibration cycle (up to 150 seconds) after any
consumable has been replaced. If you open the door before the Ready
indicator on the control panel lights up and the Error indicator turns
off, the printer stops and repeats the calibration cycle.

Check the black toner cartridge. Most printers that use multiple cartridges will use the black cartridge as long as it has toner in it but will then start using the color toner to do the black/grayscale when the black cartridge is empty.

Seriously, buy a new printer. Companies sell toner, not printers! The printer is basically a "freebie" and is a marketing vehicle to sell toner. I tossed my C510 into the dumpster. It had four new toner cartridges. System diagnostics said that everything was at 95% or better. The printer had about 1600 prints on it. The first set of toner cartridges (full at purchase!) printed great. Then, I got dotted lines on clean prints. Or, I would get washed out, yellow tinted print and often, there was no black print. I called a printer repair shop and they laughed and told me to chuck the printer - they were suprised it lasted through the first set of cartridges. Lexmark literally "ignored me to death."

I will NEVER buy another Lexmark. The Brother and HP color lazers are probably the best bet. I have two HP B&W's that are paper pumps - an old 4V and a 6MP. The sad part is that I paid a bit more for the Lexmark than the competing HP. You live and then you learn!